Recipes

This gorgeous strawberry tart recipe makes a great treat. The shortbread pastry is easy to make, but it does require 2 hours of resting time, so plan ahead. Pascal Aussignac calls for the strawberries to be marinated in rosé wine, adding a memorable flavour to the tart.

This is an easy and flavoursome dish. Either use small round peppers and keep the top with the stems as covers, or regular peppers and halve them lengthwise. Serve them with rice, couscous or as we do in Italy with vegetables and bread. They freeze well.

Figs are now in season, making this a delicious quick and easy dessert for Rosh Hashanah. It also works well with plums, apricots and apples if preferred. Or plan a week ahead as it is also delicious with a drink as part of the meal to break the fast. Serve on its own, with ice cream or whipped cream.

This is a great YomTov recipe - quick and easy. It calls for few ingredients, it's family friendly, and delicious served cold or warm. You can make it with a whole salmon or trout fillets, if preferred.